Flack Talk is a show that shares the stories of journalists from San Diego and across the nation. Host James Canning is a long-time communications FLACK who respects the role reporters play in our society and he is using his podcast to talk with them about their careers, the industry and life outside the newsroom. If you're a public relations pro, have a nose for news, or you're just nosey, this is the podcast for you!
Philip Mauriello Jr. started the California Underground Podcast in 2018 as an outlet for his interest in politics which started in 2004 during Kerry v. Bush presidential campaign. Six years, and hundreds of episodes later it has grown into a source of information and perspective for folks looking for something other than the mainstream messages polarizing our country. During this episode Philip and James talk about the divide between Republicans and Democrats. Philip gives his hot take on war, conservative influencers and what scares the California Republican Party. We also talk about some of his favorite California Underground guests including Republican California Assembly Members James Gallgaher, Joe Patterson, Diane Dickson, Josh Hoover, as well as the husband and wife politicos Brian and Megan Dahle. Learn more about Philip here: https://www.californiaunderground.live/about-the-show Check out Philip and James Together on NBC 7 San Diego Prop 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y3olsvSgMQ 75th Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms3tkGw0zkE #KitchenTablePolitics #Arguendo #JonTaffer #RealHousewivesofJersey #CaliforniaUnderground #Fbomb #Topanga #BoyMeetsWorld #Democrat #Republican #NBC7SanDiego #CharlieKirk #CarlDeMaio #Thuggish #BennyJohnson #FoxNews #GatewayPundit #CaliforniaGlobe #GavinNewsom #CamilleWilliams #PartOfTheProblem #Libertarian #Catholics
8/2/24 • 47:08
Jacqueline Sarkissian took an unconventional path through the fashion industry and reached journalism after a family-friend connected her with a television news anchor who became her mentor. Today this USC graduate, after stops at San Diego’s Fox 5 and other markets, is a reporter at KTLA 5 where she did her first internship on the assignment desk. Jacqueline who loves doing fun, experiential stories shares what it's like when your job in news gives you the chance to participate in Dancing with the Stars, cover the L.A. Dodgers opening day and ride a terrifying zipline! Jacqueline is a mom of two and she shares with us what it’s like balancing family responsibilities and her career. She also shares her take on saying bad words, and her unique talents like doing a downward taco with her tongue and being double jointed in her elbows. Learn more about Jacqueline here: https://ktla.com/author/jacqueline-sarkissian/ https://jacquelinesarkissian.com #Hoda #JennaBush #Toodles #KTLA #SoSanDiego #Fox5SanDiego #Baby #Marriage #USC #SongGirl #JustinTimberlake #OMG #RealHouseWives #OrangeCounty #BeverlyHills #Armenian
6/11/24 • 28:44
Joe Little has a big personality and a knack for using facts combined with great visuals and awesome interviews with people you can root for to report the news! Joe is the Director of Storytelling and a News Reporter for NBC 7 San Diego. He got into journalism to be a sports anchor, and later found himself in a Pennsylvania field reporting on the crash of United Flight 93 during the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks that changed our Country forever. During this episode, Joe gets into his college basketball career, how he came to hate sports journalism, why local news is better than the networks, what it’s like being married to NBC 7’s Audra Stafford and his special talent of making gourmet cheeseburgers. Check out stories Joe did that we talked about on the podcast: The Dividers Story: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/videos/san-diego-elementary-students-turn-plastic-pandemic-dividers-into-art/3050568/ The Tony Gwynn/Mike Howder Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy0xCW1fUww&t=5s 9/11 Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XamrfjhF8o&t=26s #GeorgeMasonPatriots #Syracuse #MarvAlbert #MikeTirico #NBC7SanDiego #10News #FlackTalk #Journalist #News #MMJ #Padres #Emmy #TonyGwynn #Crew #SDSU #Sweet16 #SexyStreets #MoonLanding #JFK #RoyKent
5/14/24 • 48:18
Karlene Chavis’ parents must’ve been clairvoyant because when she was six years old, they told her she would be a meteorologist. They took her passion for earth science, the fact she played with dinosaurs instead of Barbies, and enjoyed the outdoors as signs that she was destined for greatness. Today, Karlene is the Chief Meteorologist for CBS 8 San Diego and the first black Chief Meteorologist in San Diego television history. On this high energy episode Karlene shares how she got to San Diego, talks about what it takes to report the weather, inspiring women in science, her favorite season, childhood celebrity crushes and why she is a self-described “Pumpkin Spice Latte Basic Bitch!” Karlene’s Bio: https://www.cbs8.com/article/about-us/team-bios/karlene-chavis/509-e4097009-bb5a-499b-b7f9-8b17585841a5 Washington Post Article About Karlene https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/02/03/black-women-meteorologists-tv-weather/ Example Weather Reports by Karlene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss6ESN74iTs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEdFBeyUPh4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQg4lv3wZh4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXlCpcrHdw #FudgeNugget #Yousif #SuperSenior #Weather #Meteorology #Geological #WeatherBalloon #CBS8 #WSI #PSL #RyanGosseling #JTT #Usher #BruceWillis #MeghanTheStallion #BadBitch #Skechers #ScienceNerd
4/30/24 • 54:08
Darren Nichols' resilience is special. He’s been a journalist in Detroit, Michigan for three decades and in 2014 while working on the biggest story in Detroit history, he unexpectedly had a stroke. Darren was down, but not out. His determination and winner’s attitude saw him put in six hour days during rehabilitation – not a common practice. That hard work, and lunch pail mentality means he’s bounced back: started DNick Media, and today his opinions columns on the state of the Motor City grace the pages of the Detroit Free Press. Darren is Detroit’s son, and everyone is happy he’s here to tell the stories of his hometown, and his own! News Stories About Darren’s Stroke: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/former-detroit-reporter-sharing-stroke-recovery-through-dancing https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/opinion-i-waited-25-minutes-for-detroit-ems-in-2014-response-time-remains-a-problem/ar-AA1dVIF8 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2015/08/28/fundraiser-darren-nichols/71335358/ Recent Columns: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/02/opinion/coronavirus-detroit.html?searchResultPosition=1 https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/01/23/detroit-lions-stephen-a-smith-espn/72322131007/ https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2023/10/10/michigan-intimidation-law-protect-against-bullying-hate-crimes/71124298007/ https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2021/01/20/kwame-kilpatrick-president-trump-commutation/4236417001/ Career Bio: https://darren-nichols.com/about-darren-a-nichols
4/9/24 • 48:55
Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez, the hosts of Dear San Diego, recently invited me to be a guest on their show. I had a lot of fun talking about my career, cooking, painting, and Michigan summers. I am releasing my interview with Tony and Juan here on Flack Talk in case you want to learn some things about me you didn't know. Below is the Dear San Diego description from when my episode dropped. I hope you enjoy! James Canning Unveiling the Power of Crisis Communication: A Lesson from Detroit to San Diego Did you know that a regular guy from Detroit could end up in the heart of crisis communications, managing scandals for renowned leaders? I'd like you to meet James Canning, a man who has weathered countless storms in the world of PR and has some intriguing insights to share. My first encounter with James was a testament to the serendipity of life. I was in Detroit, exploring the nuances of public relations when a friend mentioned James and his astonishing journey. The idea of a regular guy navigating the intricate maze of crisis communication intrigued me, and I knew I had to meet him. As I sat down with James, what struck me most was his resilience. Through multiple challenges, from dealing with a scandal involving the Detroit mayor to managing a crisis for a renowned county leader in San Diego, he remained unflinching. His tales of standing up for leaders he believed in and taking bullets when necessary, left me in awe. The lighter side of his life, filled with personal anecdotes on cooking and sports, added a dimension of relatability to his persona. This is why you should tune in to this week's episode of Dear San Diego. You'll get to hear James's riveting journey, learn about the power of crisis communication, and its influential role on personal and professional life. Moreover, you'll uncover the value of building tangible relationships with journalists and their unique takes on life. Ready to dive into the world of PR and crisis communication with James? Here’s where you can listen. If you've been seeking insights and strategies to navigate crisis communications or just want to hear an engaging conversation, this episode is for you. Stay tuned, Tony and Juan
11/18/23 • 52:51
Humberto (Beto) Gurmilan became paralyzed at 15-years-old after diving off his surfboard. It changed his life, but it did not stop him from pursuing and achieving his dream of becoming a journalist. Beto at 24-years-old became a sports anchor at Telemundo San Diego and spent 14 years there behind the news desk in his wheelchair. Waves of Courage Overcoming Adversity by Harnessing the Courage Within is his new inspirational book that is available now. During this episode we talk about Quadriplegia, his career in journalism and continued passion for surfing and his foundation to help others with disabilities. Learn more about Beto: Bio & Book Website: HumbertoGurmilan.com/ Foundation Website: www.GurmilanFoundation.org Video of Beto Surfing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXElYLBIKDE Video of Beto Skydiving: https://youtu.be/s1pEg27ILWE #Padres #Surfing #ChulaVista #Tijuana #WavesofCourage #Telemundo20 #GuinnessBook #Disability #NoMames #FlackTalk #NoraVargas #SanDiego #PRSA #SPJ #PublicRelations #Journalist #ArtCastañares #SanDiegoCounty
10/17/23 • 42:10
Award winning journalist and San Diego native Jennifer Kastner after a 17-year career in television news – most recently with ABC 10 in San Diego – decided to try her hand at print journalism, and is now a reporter for the San Diego Business Journal. During this episode we talk with Jennifer about how and why she became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), her story that went viral thanks to Saturday Night Live, using the bathroom while out in the field reporting, her favorite curse word, how she learned to fly like an eagle, and what it's like covering Artificial Intelligence, biotech, Chat GPT and life sciences. More about Jennifer MuckRack Profile https://muckrack.com/jennifer-kastner San Diego Business Journal https://www.sdbj.com/ Linkedin Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkastnernewsreporter X https://twitter.com/JenKastnerNews Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenniferkastner10news/ Missing Explosives Story that Made Saturday Night Live https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/sources-high-powered-explosives-missing-possibly-stolen-from-southern-california-military-base Times of San Diego Story https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2023/03/26/marketink-jennifer-kastner-switches-from-tv-reporter-to-newspaper-staff-writer/ #ABC10 #SNL #EMT #SANDIEGO #MMJ #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #Journalism #Broadcast UniversityofColorado #Broadcast #SDBJ #AI #LifeSciences #RelationshipGoals #ChadGoesDeep #Stoked #PalomarHospital #ColinJost #MichaelChe
10/3/23 • 51:35
Deborah Brennan, a former County government reporter, at the time of recording had taken a buy-out from the San Diego Union-Tribune, after the paper was purchased by a news conglomerate. Her love of writing at an early age, and the formative writing done at her high school newspaper, along with an uncle who was a columnist propelled Deborah into journalism after graduating from U.C. Berkeley. Now a veteran reporter that has worked for the LA Times, LA Daily News, the Desert Sun and the San Diego Union Tribune, Deborah has covered the bread and butter of journalism – local government – for many years, but she has a passion for the environment and takes great pride in her reporting on climate change, air quality, water quality, green sea turtles kelp beds and salt flats. In this episode, we get into her work covering the Los Angeles Police Department after Rodney King was beaten by officers and the first Black Police Chief in LA took over. We also discuss her favorite places in San Diego to enjoy the outdoors; hear about her love of reading fantasy and historical fiction, and the short story she wrote that will soon be published in an anthology. Information from the Interview: Deborah’s San Diego Union-Tribune Bio & Articles: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-deborah-sullivan-brennan-staff.html Deborah’s Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-brennan-5890317b/ Deborah’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Deborahsbrennan Leopard Sharks: https://lajolla.com/article/la-jolla-snorkeling-leopard-sharks/ Guitarfish: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/common-guitarfish Elfin Forest: https://hiddensandiego.com/things-to-do/places/elfin-forest Lake Hodges: https://www.sandiego.gov/reservoirs-lakes/hodges-reservoir Listen to Flack Talk here: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music / Audible iHeart Radio Audacy Deezer Gaana Player FM FlackTalk.com YouTube.com/@jamesecanning #DeborahBrennan #SDUT #SanDiego #LeopardSharks #LaTimes #Journalism #SPJ #Shapeshifters #Selkie #SanGabrielValley #Scripps #NOAH #Guitarfish #ElfinForest #Lake Hodges #LADailyNews #Watchdog #BernardParks #RampartScandal #ChuckECheese #Ephemeral #Impactful #Affect #Effect
9/13/23 • 46:53
Ashlyn Lipori-Russie, a former content manager for San Diego-based Inewsource, at the time of recording had been laid-off after the non-profit news company she worked for reduced staffing. She says the job at Inewsource was her “dream job” that fell from the sky because it melded her passion for digital content marketing and journalism; and the lay-off blindsided her. She is a “California kid” who thought she wanted to be involved in politics, and even participated in her City Council’s youth commission, and then in college decided satirical political writing was her thing – then she found investigative journalism. In this episode, Ashlyn discusses working on an award winning investigative journalism team in the Bay Area – a #6 news market – and then doing the graveyard shift at local San Diego TV news stations before deciding to step away from the biz to learn the digital marketing business, and eventually joining Inewsource. We also discussed her personal writing, and a side project with friends on TikTok called Nashville News. Information from the Interview Ashlyn’s Professional Website & Blog: https://ashlynliporirussie.com/ Ashlyn’s Resume: https://ashlynliporirussie.com/resume/ Ashlyn’s Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-lipori-russie/ Nashville News: https://www.tiktok.com/@nashvillenews Listen to Flack Talk here: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music / Audible iHeart Radio Audacy Deezer Gaana Player FM FlackTalk.com YouTube.com/@jamesecanning #JohnStewart #Inewsource #SPJ #FlackTalk #Peabody #Dupont #JamesCanning #UCBerkeley #PRSA #PRSASanDiego #GenZ #EveningNews #NashvilleNews #SanDiego #California #BayArea
9/13/23 • 60:27
Bill Shea, a former national sports business reporter for The Athletic, at the time of recording had been laid-off after the news company downsized. A Cleveland, Ohio native, Bill has worn many hats in the newsroom, but writing about the contracts, financial policies, stadium and arena developments, social justice issues and politics of sports consumed his most recent tenures at The Athletic and Crain’s Detroit Business. Bill is a throwback journalist who appreciates Hunter S. Thompson’s participatory Gonzo Journalism and when newspaper reporters were synonomous with smoking cigarettes, swigging whisky, pounding typewriter keys and yelling ‘stop the presses' – which Bill got to do once. In this episode, Bill shares what it was like interviewing NBA World Champion Lebron James, former President Donald J. Trump and funnyman Larry David. He also talks about being a Cleveland Browns fan living in Detroit; his affinity for the journalistic paradise known as Key West; and why dipshit is his favorite swear word. Information from the Interview Bill’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-shea19/ Bill’s Twitter:https://twitter.com/Bill_Shea19 Bill’s Athletic Bio & Articles https://theathletic.com/author/bill-shea/ Article about Dipshit: https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/03/04/one-word-dipshit/ Hunter S. Thompson: https://newrepublic.com/article/165172/hunter-s-thompson-gonzo-journalisms-four-secrets Listen to Flack Talk here: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music / Audible iHeart Radio Audacy Deezer Gaana Player FM FlackTalk.com YouTube.com/@jamesecanning #Cleveland #Detroit #Journalism #Browns #Lions #MikeIlitch #Surfing #FlackTalk #GonzoJournalism #KentuckyDerby #ColinKapernick #Dipshit #MichaelJordan #TheAthletic #CrainsDetroit #DonaldTrump #LarryDavid #LebronJames
9/13/23 • 55:17
Arturo “Art” Castañares is unlike any other journalist in San Diego. This former senior Sacramento staffer turned newspaperman owns one of San Diego’s most polarizing news outlets. La Prensa San Diego’s investigative bombshells often cause the subjects of the story to run for cover, and inspire other news outlets to dig deeper. In this episode of Flack Talk, Art talks about: People’s suspicions when he bought La Prensa 8 years go; Stories La Prensa investigated and broke that pissed people off; How elected officials and department heads react to his stories; Family members involved in the Mexican Revolution and other key historical moments; and Flying a single-engine airplane to 7 continents and 42 countries. Links to read: La Prensa Website: https://laprensa.org/ Art Castañares Bio & Background: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artcastanares/ #LaPrensaSanDiego #FlackTalk #SanDiego #Publisher #Editor #Introvert #DavidChapman #MunozFamily #PeakBehindTheCurtain #OfficeClerk #ChiefofStaff #California #SPJ #PoliticalHack #KevinFaulconer #Introvert #SanDiegoTribune #MexicanRevolution #CustodianofLaPrensa #WorldRecord #PanchoVilla #Investigative
8/22/23 • 40:51
Have you ever seen a television news live truck with its satellite up in your neighborhood and wondered what happens inside that cramped tin can on wheels? Well, Mara MacDonald, veteran reporter with WDIV Channel 4, Detroit’s NBC affiliate, talks with us about traveling from story to story in the live truck during the evening shift. During this episode, she also gets into what it’s like to cover public corruption and mass casualty events; debunks myths about television news being glamorous and offers some advice to women aspiring to be television journalists. Links associated with this pod Mara MacDonald’s Bio, Social Media & Stories https://www.clickondetroit.com/team/PYNJEPLHCBD2TDCE7SFABB32HM/ Mara’s Twitter https://twitter.com/MaraMacDonald Michigan State Budget Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pujApUfQ3o EMT Attack Story https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10154384838596002 UAW Strike Story https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10154321586141002 Listen to Flack Talk here: -Spotify -Apple Podcasts -Amazon Music / Audible -iHeart Radio -Audacy -Deezer -Gaana -Player FM -FlackTalk.com -YouTube.com/@jamesecanning #CherylChodun #WDIV #Detroit #FlackTalk #SanDiego #MaraMacDonald #Michigan #Fox #CBS #NBC #ABC #Costco #DireStraits #TheWitcher #GameofThrones #GOT #Luxury #Pain #MichiganStateUniversity #MSU
8/8/23 • 39:54
Buyouts and layoffs have shaken up San Diego newsrooms. Most recently the San Diego Union Tribune was purchased, and nearly 30 reporters and employees have voluntarily chosen to leave the paper with a severance according to reports. Gary Warth, now former Union Tribune Homelessness Reporter, sat down with Flack Talk for an in-depth interview about taking the buyout and his next steps. Hope Reilly, Vice President and Partner at Southwest Strategies, discusses how the public relations and public affairs industry is affected when there are major changes in local newsrooms. Links Associated with this pod Gary Warth Bio & Stories: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-gary-warth-staff.html Hope Reilly Bio: https://www.swspr.com/executive-team/hope-reilly Stories about Newsroom Changes: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-union-tribune-buyouts-new-owners-vulture-fund-or-transforming-media/3262986/ https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/07/24/san-diego-union-tribune-buyout-alden https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-07-20/editor-and-publisher-jeff-light-is-leaving-san-diego-union-tribune-after-13-years Producer Notes: The opening dialogue before the show’s opening credits is one-time Flack Talk guests Mickey McCanham of WXYZ Channel 7 and Priya Sridhar of NBC 7 San Diego. Listen to Flack Talk here: -Spotify -Apple Podcasts -Amazon Music / Audible -iHeart Radio -Audacy -Deezer -Gaana -Player FM -FlackTalk.com -YouTube.com/@jamesecanning #SDUT #SWSPR #GaryWarth #HopeReilly #PRSA #SPJ #Layoffs #Buyouts #SanDiego #California #Inewsource #VOSD #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #TameraKholer #RTFH #MichaelMcConnell #LisaHalverstadt #PRSSA #PRSASanDiego #JeffLight #PublicAffairs #PublicRelations #Journalism #PhilMolnar #GoodJournalism #NBC7 #WXYZDetroit
7/25/23 • 48:48
Mickey McCanham is a “hunter and gatherer of news” as an Assignment Manager at WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit. He got into the news business by accident thanks to a chance encounter with a reporter at an Irish bar where Mickey was singing Irish music. Host James Canning credits Mickey with teaching him how television newsrooms work, and during this episode Mickey and James talk about: Stories of human tragedy and disaster, What’s stayed the same and changed in news over the last 40 years, 5:00 a.m. wake up calls made to PR people (including James), The adrenaline of the news business, and the hunger of journalist, and “Weird “ disciplines of being an Assignment Manager. Links to items discussed during the pod -WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit: https://www.wxyz.com/ -Steve Wilson talks Detroit Mayor: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=468877904106063 -Mental Health Services for Journalists: https://www.nab.org/journalistsmentalHealth/ -Tipperary Pub in Warrendale Detroit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/211035932508693578/ -Attorney Geoffrey Feiger: https://youtu.be/9Wnu_j6puP4 #WXYZ #Detroit #Coppers #DetroitHistory #Scripps #News #Television #GeoffreyFieger #WDIV #WWJ #JackKevorkian #SPJ #Irish #CompetitiveShooting #Podcast #Shit #OrchestraHall #KwameKilpatrick #SteveWilson #JackKevorkian #DaveManney #LincolnNavigator #HowardHughey Listen to #FlackTalk at: -Spotify -Apple Podcasts -Amazon Music / Audible -iHeart Radio -Audacy -Deezer -Gaana -Player FM -FlackTalk.com -YouTube.com/@jamesecanning
7/11/23 • 53:36
Tony lives the “binational life.” This gregarious Televisa reporter who covers San Diego and California news grew up in Tijuana crossing the border to San Diego regularly for family activities. He became fond of broadcast journalism and doing sports play-by-play after receiving a tape recorder from his mother. In this episode Tony shares the pros and cons of crossing the border daily for work, why residents in Tijuana care about San Diego news, how his reporting is lifting up the voices of Mexicans, and the way PR people can be more helpful to Spanish-language journalists. Plus, we talk sports and get the skinny on Tony’s favorite teams, including the Chargers (a bad word in San Diego). Learn More! Televisa (XEWT 12): https://xewt12.com/ Career Background: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-alvarez-b0265135?originalSubdomain=mx #Televisa #Binational #KUSI #AllieWagner #Mexican #Tijuana #BorderCrossing #Padres #StarWars #Chargers #ScottYoffee #SanDiego #California #Xolos #JorgeCampos #Puma #FlackTalk #MichaelJordan #BlackMamba #Tennis #JamesCanning #Podcasts #News #Journalism Listen to FlackTalk here: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music / Audible iHeart Radio Audacy Deezer Gaana Player FM FlackTalk.com YouTube.com/@jamesecanning
6/20/23 • 65:29
Andrew is the journalist that covers all the big local issues in San Diego such as housing, homelessness and transportation but this KPBS Metro Reporter cut his teeth reporting in Germany, and he talked with us about his family’s connection to this north central European country. We also talked with Andrew about his reporting on “Golden Pedophiles,” why he would never want to be a politician, his new “Freeway Exit'' serial podcast; along with his ability to speak multiple languages and the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation in newsrooms. Links to visit referenced in our interview with Andrew: Freeway Exit: https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/freeway-exit Andrew’s KPBS Bio & Stories: https://www.kpbs.org/staff/andrew-bowen/ Support KPBS: https://www.kpbs.org/membership-information Deutsche Welle: https://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/s-9097 Der Spiegel: https://www.spiegel.de/ #KPBS #WeMakeKPBS #FreeWay #Northwestern #AndrewBowen #MetroReporter #Detroit #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #SanDiego #LGBTQIA #SPJSD #RadioNews #Transit #Biking #Germany #Ballet #Cycling #SANDAG #Spanish #German #Portuguese #English #GoldenPedophile Listen to FlackTalk here Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music / Audible iHeart Radio Audacy Deezer Gaana Player FM FlackTalk.com YouTube.com/@jamesecanning
6/6/23 • 57:37
Karen Dumas is a columnist for the Detroit News who has successfully navigated a career where she’s moved seamlessly between roles in journalism, politics and public relations. Some of the things we get into during this episode of Flack Talk include: Unique WTF (What the Fuck) moments in her career, The No Bullshit Newshour with Charlie LeDuff, Being the author of the book “In Other Words” Her times on radio for WCHB in Detroit and as a writer of love letters for people, Serving as a confidant for political leaders and private clients, and The difference between writing for weekly and daily newspapers. Links to Detroit News Columns by Karen Dumas Link to No BS Newshour with Charlie LeDuff Karen Dumas’ Personal Website Karen Dumas' Business Website #Detroit #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #SanDiego #DetroitNews #DaveBing #CharlieLeduff #NoBSNewshour #MichiganChronicle #MichiganStateUniversity #WCHB #MildredGaddis #MichaelLayne #MarxLayne #NolanFinley #PRSA #SPJ #Hallmark #HighlandPark #LLCoolJ #MichiganFrontPage #KarenDumas
5/16/23 • 39:34
Ben Schmitt, Deputy Manager Editor of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, in this episode of Flack Talk discusses: covering “the worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history,” presidential elections in New Hampshire, his Emmy-winning story about a contract killer who enjoyed walking his poodle in his suburban neighborhood. how famed sports journalist and author Jemele Hill gave him essential advice about diversifying his newsroom at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and what it was like working on a Pulitzer Prize-winning team who covered Detroit’s former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Listener Notes: Mike Pride, retired editor of the Concord Monitor passed away after the podcast was taped. During this recording host James mentions the Chabad of Poway synagogue shooting as happening in 2018 at the time when this was recorded, but the shooting actually occurred in April of 2019 in San Diego County. Also, the trial mentioned for the synagogue shooting for Pittsburgh will have happened the week prior to this podcast air date. About the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Documentary About Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Vincent Smothers, the hitman with a poodle (Detroit Free Press Archive) Details of the Pulitzer Prize project Ben Schmitt worked on in Detroit Definition of "What up Doe" Tone Tone "What Up Doe" song #Detroit #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #SanDiego #SDUT #Journalism #Reporters #Broadcast #KwameKilpatrick #WayneStateUniversity #PRSADetroit #PRSA #MikeDuggan #JemeleHill #USAToday #Freep #FreePress #PittsburghTribuneReview #WhatUpDoe #MSU #Blackberry #iPhone #AlGore #BillClinton #MattHall #MLElrick #JimSchaefer #ConcordMonitor #ClapBack #MikePride
5/2/23 • 51:37
The frankly… podcast interviews Flack Talk host James Canning about why it’s important to believe in the people that you work for in government affairs and communications. #Franco #Detroit #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #SanDiego #Detroit #Seattle #Journalism #Reporters #Broadcast #NPR #WayneStateUniversity #TinaKozak #PRSADetroit #PRSA #PRSASDIC #frankly Learn more about Franco and the frankly... podcast below frankly... co-host: Dan Horn frankly... co-host: Rachel Burnard Franco CEO: Tina Kozak Franco Social Channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrancoPRGroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/franco-detroit Twitter: https://twitter.com/Franco_Detroit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franco_detroit/
4/19/23 • 50:25
Jerome Vaughn, a Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame News Director at WDET 101.9 FM, Detroit’s NPR station, discusses homeschooling 8 children, why public radio is special, the reason diverse newsrooms matter, Detroit love, and how a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio inspired him to become a broadcast journalist. Links to items talked about during Flack Talk: WDET.org Find Internships at WDET FM 101.9 Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Profile of Jerome Vaughn Bus Stop Blues by Leslie Vaughn NPR.org #WDET #JeromeVaughn #Detroit #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #SanDiego #Detroit #Seattle #Journalism #Reporters #Broadcast #Radio #NPR #Beatles #PublicRadio #UAW #WayneStateUniversity #DetroitToday #BobBerg #SanFrancisco #NorthRosedalePark #KUOW #KPBS #Midtown #Riverfront #Pancakes #MexicanFood #Westside #DetroitvsEverybody #MichiganRadio
4/4/23 • 49:28
Kelly Davis is a serious investigative journalist based in San Diego who love a good challenge and welcomes the adrenaline rush that comes with investigating a story. In this episode, Kelly also shares the ins and outs of being a freelancer and offers young journalists some tips on the trade. And we learn how one of her stories involving law enforcement helped to bring change. Kelly also gets personal when she talks about the musical instrument she plays and the band she is a member of, her take on alternative weeklies, and ponders her favorite adult beverage. Check out links to some of the news outlets where Kelly’s reporting has been published: San Diego Union Tribune The Appeal Voice of San Diego The Intercept Bolts #KellyDavis #DaveRolland #TheAppeal #Freelance #SanDiego #JeffLight #SanDiegoUnionTribune #SDUT #UCSantaBarbara #Journalism #CopyEditor #Bolts #VOSD #SanDiegoCityBeat #PublicRecordRequest #LoftyCoffee #FrenchRose #VinylRecords #JeffLight #CopyEditing #SanDiegoMagazine #SharpHealthcare #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #Detroit #Seattle #Reporters
3/21/23 • 34:22
Priya Sridhar of NBC 7 San Diego’s Political Reporter discusses her experiences with elected officials, what it’s been like to chase her dreams, trolls on twitter, the Navy Reserves, being an unemployed journalist, family and love on this episode of Flack Talk with James Canning. Below are links to some things discussed during the interview: 93-year-old man hitchhikes for love - Emmy winning story The Animal Pad Priya anchoring Arise and Shine Breakfast Show Pic of Priya and Chulis in matching outfits #TodayShow #NBC7SanDiego #PriyaSridhar #PoliticallySpeaking #SNL #SavannahGuthrie #KristinWelker #WhiteHouse #NewDelhi #RussiaToday #AnimalPad #Coffee #MikeCain #BroadcastJournalist #RainPryor #NorthwesternJournalismSchool #SanAntonio #OrangeTheory #MMJ #USNavy #MayorToddGloria #Hersheys #Northwestern #RichFarmer #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #SanDiego #Detroit #Seattle #Journalism #Reporters
3/7/23 • 41:32
Flack Talk host James Canning explains that FLACK in some circles is a derogatory word and how he has taken back this taboo term and reengineered its meaning to be positive. Being a FLACK is a badge of honor according to James, and he is of the mind that more public relations professionals should embrace it.
2/15/23 • 02:27
Flack Talk host James Canning explains for listeners how journalism inspired him to create this podcast. He discusses how he came to appreciate journalists and how the industry impacts his career and life. Visit www.FlackTalk.com to learn more. #WayneStateUniversity #Detroit #BobBerg #Jouranlism #CityofDetroit #ColemanYoung #Michigan #PublicRelations #Communications #SanDiego #Seattle
2/3/23 • 10:53
Mood: Feel Good; BPM: 100; ISRC: CA0EK1700587; Audio Type: Shorts; URL Commercial Information: https://www.premiumbeat.com
10/27/22 • 00:16
